Legislation I've co-sponsored to protect women's health care access is moving forward.

I testified in support of legislation that would require sober homes to register as businesses.

There will be a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to discuss crumbling foundations. This is an opportunity for you to make your voice heard and to increase awareness of this devastating crumbling foundation crisis that is impacting many in our District.

Rep. Boyd has introduced a bill prohibiting the use of coal tar sealants on state highways. There will be a public hearing this Friday, Feb. 3 on the coal tar bill I have introduced, HB 5884.

A law I championed with Representative Janice Giegler and led to passage this year requiring health insurance coverage for mammograms provided by breast tomosynthesis will become effective on New Year’s Day.

If you, or someone you know, does not have health insurance, pass the word: The enrollment period in the state health insurance exchange, Access Health CT, is open and ends on Jan. 31. If you want coverage to start on Jan. 1, you must complete your renewal or new application by Dec. 15.

I was honored to be recognized as a 2016 Legislative Champion by the CT Alliance of YMCAs at the YMCA of Greater Hartford Downtown campus today.

I’m honored to receive the 2016 Legislative Oral Health Champion Award from the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative.